Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 7, 2026
Effective Date: February 7, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to DailyBrief AI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our personalized audio news briefing application ("DailyBrief," "the App," or "Service").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.
Contact Information:
- Email: cre8tiveapps.inc@gmail.com
- Company: DailyBrief AI
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## 1. Information We Collect
### 1.1 Personal Information You Provide
When you register for and use DailyBrief, we collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:
- Email Address - Required for account creation and authentication
- Name (Optional) - Used for personalizing your briefings and greetings
- Password - Securely stored and encrypted for account security
- Topic Preferences - The news categories and topics you select to customize your briefings
- Voice Preferences - Your selected audio host voices for briefings
- Language Preference - Your preferred language for briefings
- Location/City (Optional) - Used to provide localized weather information and news
- Briefing Schedule - Your preferred times for receiving daily briefings
### 1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use DailyBrief, we automatically collect certain information:
- Device Information - Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data - Briefings played, listening duration, topics accessed, app interactions
- Location Data (If Permitted) - Approximate location via GPS or IP address for weather and local news
- Push Notification Token - Device token to send you briefing notifications
- Log Data - IP address, access times, app crashes, performance data
- Audio Playback Data - Which briefings you listen to, playback speed, skip patterns
### 1.3 Third-Party Data
We do not collect information about you from third parties except as required for authentication (e.g., if you sign in with Google or Apple).
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## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
### 2.1 Provide and Personalize the Service
- Generate personalized news briefings based on your selected topics
- Customize audio content using your preferred voice hosts and language
- Provide localized weather information in your area
- Deliver briefings at your preferred scheduled times
- Remember your preferences across sessions
### 2.2 Communication
- Send push notifications when new briefings are ready
- Send important service updates, security alerts, and support messages
- Respond to your inquiries and customer support requests
- Send promotional content (only with your consent, and you may opt-out anytime)
### 2.3 Improve Our Service
- Analyze usage patterns to improve content relevance
- Monitor and analyze app performance and user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Develop new features and enhancements
- Conduct research and analytics
### 2.4 Security and Fraud Prevention
- Verify user identity and prevent unauthorized access
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activities
- Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
- Protect the rights and safety of our users
### 2.5 Legal Compliance
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Respond to legal requests and prevent harm
- Enforce our agreements and policies
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## 3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
### 3.1 Service Providers
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service:
- Supabase - Database and authentication services (stores user data, preferences)
- Anthropic (Claude AI) - AI content generation for briefing scripts
- ElevenLabs - Text-to-speech voice generation for audio briefings
- NewsAPI - News article aggregation and retrieval
- OpenWeatherMap - Weather data services
- Expo Push Notification Service - Delivery of push notifications
These service providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
### 3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
- Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
- Government or regulatory requests
- Situations involving potential threats to safety
- Protection of our rights, property, or users
### 3.3 Business Transfers
If DailyBrief AI is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have.
### 3.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.
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## 4. Data Storage and Security
### 4.1 Data Storage
- Your data is stored securely in cloud-based databases provided by Supabase
- Audio files are stored in Supabase Storage with secure access controls
- Data is stored on servers located in the United States
- We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services
### 4.2 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
- Secure authentication and password hashing
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
- Secure API communications with third-party services
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
### 4.3 Data Retention
- Account Data - Retained while your account is active
- Briefing History - Retained for 7 days, then automatically deleted
- Usage Logs - Retained for 30 days for service improvement
- Deleted Accounts - All data permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion
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## 5. Your Privacy Rights
### 5.1 Access and Control
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access - View your personal information stored in the app
- Correction - Update or correct your information in Settings
- Deletion - Request deletion of your account and all associated data
- Export - Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out - Disable push notifications or location services at any time
### 5.2 Location Services
You can control location access through:
- iOS Settings → DailyBrief → Location → Never/While Using App/Always
- Android Settings → Apps → DailyBrief → Permissions → Location
Disabling location will prevent weather personalization but will not affect other app features.
### 5.3 Push Notifications
You can control notifications through:
- iOS Settings → Notifications → DailyBrief
- Android Settings → Apps → DailyBrief → Notifications
- In-app Settings → Notifications
### 5.4 Marketing Communications
You may opt-out of promotional emails by:
- Clicking "unsubscribe" in any promotional email
- Contacting us at cre8tiveapps.inc@gmail.com
- Adjusting preferences in app Settings
Note: You cannot opt-out of essential service communications (security alerts, account notifications).
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## 6. Children's Privacy
DailyBrief is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at cre8tiveapps.inc@gmail.com, and we will delete such information from our systems.
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## 7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know - Request information about data we collect and how we use it
- Right to Delete - Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out - Opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
- Right to Non-Discrimination - Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at cre8tiveapps.inc@gmail.com.
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## 8. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Legal Basis - We process your data based on consent and legitimate interests
- Right to Access - Obtain confirmation of data processing and access your data
- Right to Rectification - Correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing - Limit how we process your data
- Right to Data Portability - Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object - Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent - Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at cre8tiveapps.inc@gmail.com.
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## 9. International Data Transfers
DailyBrief AI is based in the United States. If you access our Service from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.
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## 10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our mobile application does not use cookies. However, we use the following technologies:
- Analytics - To understand app usage and improve performance
- Session Tokens - To keep you logged in
- Device Identifiers - To deliver push notifications
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## 11. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., news article sources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any information.
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## 12. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you within 72 hours via email and in-app notification, in accordance with applicable laws.
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## 13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you via email or in-app notification for material changes
- Provide at least 30 days' notice before any material changes take effect
Your continued use of DailyBrief after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
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## 14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: cre8tiveapps.inc@gmail.com
Company: DailyBrief AI
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours
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## 15. Your Consent
By using DailyBrief, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
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DailyBrief AI
Last Updated: February 7, 2026